Projects

INTERVENTION TECHNOLOGIES FOR MINIMALLY PROCESSED FOODS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420735

FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY, APPLICATION OF NOVEL TECHNOLOGIES & UTILIZATION OF WASTE POMACE FROM FRUIT & VEGETABLE PROCESSING - COLLABORATIVE RES Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 422849

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Influence of modified atmosphere and varying time in storage on the irradiation sensitivity of Salmonella on sliced roma tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Apr-13)

Effects of media on recovery of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and Pseudomonas fluorescens from spinach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanya, O.M., Annous, B.A., Niemira, B.A., Ukuku, D.O., Sommers, C.H. 2012. Effects of media on recovery of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and Pseudomonas fluorescens from spinach. Journal of Food Safety. 32:492-501.

A SAFE consortium position paper: Update on microbial safety of fresh produce - (Proceedings)

Abadias, M., Belc, N., Dobre, A., Flynn, K., Lasagabaster, A., Nazzaro, F., Smeu, I., Soptica, F., Oliveira, M., Oncu, N., Studer, P., Marques, D., Deleanu, C., Gil, M., Niemira, B.A., Pielaat, A. 2012. A SAFE consortium position paper: Update on microbial safety of fresh produce. Symposium Proceedings. Update on Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce., Bucharest, Romania, March 15-16, 2012.,Volume 1, Page 1.

Quality of gamma ray-irradiated iceberg lettuce and treatments to minimize irradiation-induced disorders - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Niemira, B.A., Mills, R.S., Zhen, M.Y. 2012. Quality of gamma ray-irradiated iceberg lettuce and treatments to minimize irradiation-induced disorders. HortScience. 47:1108-1112.

Advances in processing technologies to preserve and enhance the safety of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables - (Book / Chapter) - (03-Jun-12)

High pressure inactivation of human norovirus virus-like particles: evidence that the capsid of human norovirus is highly pressure resistant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fangfei, L., Huang, P., Neetoo, H., Gurtler, J., Niemira, B.A., Chen, H., Jaing, X., Li, J. 2012. High pressure inactivation of human norovirus virus-like particles: evidence that the capsid of human norovirus is highly pressure resistant. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. DOI: 10.1128/AEM.00532-12.

Antimicrobial activity of oregano oil on iceberg lettuce with different attachment conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gunduz, G.T., Niemira, B.A., Gonul, S.A., Karapinar, M. 2012. Antimicrobial activity of oregano oil on iceberg lettuce with different attachment conditions. Journal of Food Science. 77(7):412-415.

Influence of mycorrhizal fungi (glomus intraradices) on survival of Salmonella and E.coli 0157:H7 in soil and translocation into romaine lettuce roots and shoot - (Abstract Only)

Gurtler, J., Nicholson, A., Douds, D.D., Niemira, B.A. 2012. Influence of mycorrhizal fungi (glomus intraradices) on survival of Salmonella and E.coli 0157:H7 in soil and translocation into romaine lettuce roots and shoot [abstract]. IAFP Meeting, July 22-25, 2012, Providence, Rhode Island. 1:1.

High pressure inactivation of human norovirus-like particles: evidence that the capsid of human norovirus is highly pressure resistant - (Abstract Only)

Lou, F., Huang, P., Neetoo, H., Gurtler, J., Niemira, B.A., Chen, H., Jaing, X., Li, J. 2012. High pressure inactivation of human norovirus-like particles: evidence that the capsid of human norovirus is highly pressure resistant. Meeting Abstract. IAFP Annual Meeting., Providence, Rhode Island, July 22-25, 2012., Volume 1, Page 1.

Striving for safety in fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A. 2012. Striving for safety in fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables [abstract]. European Association for Food Safety Workshop. March 15-16, 2012, Bucharest, Romania. 1:1.

Cold plasma reduces Salmonella on sliced roma tomatoes: efficacy of air versus nitrogen - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A. 2012. Cold plasma reduces Salmonella on sliced roma tomatoes: efficacy of air versus nitrogen. Meeting Abstract.Institute of Food Technologies Annual Meeting., Las Vegas, NV., June 25-28, 2012., Volume 1, Page 1.

Photons and electrons: advances in using cold plasma, irradiation, UV and other energy-based treatments for fresh and fresh-cut produce - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A. 2012. Photons and electrons: advances in using cold plasma, irradiation, UV and other energy-based treatments for fresh and fresh-cut produce. Meeting Abstract.Institute of Food Technologies Annual Meeting., Las Vegas, Nevada., June 25-28,2012., Volume 1, Page 1.

Cold plasma as a food processing technology - (Book / Chapter) - (16-Feb-12)

Cold plasma reduction of Salmonella and Escherichia coli 0157:H7 on almonds using ambient pressure gases - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A., Boyd, G. 2012. Cold plasma reduction of Salmonella and Escherichia coli 0157:H7 on almonds using ambient pressure gases. Journal of Food Science. 77:M171-175.

Cold plasma: overview of plasma technologies and applications - (Other)

Niemira, B.A. 2012. Cold plasma: overview of plasma technologies and applications. Food Microbiology. Montville, T.J.,K.R. Matthews and K.E. Kniel.ASM Press. Washington, DC. Page 451.

Cold plasma decontamination of foods - (Review Article)

Niemira, B.A. 2012. Cold plasma decontamination of foods. Annual Review of Food Science and Technology. 3:125-142.

Physical and chemical interventions to mitigate risk associated with leafy greens - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A. 2011. Physical and chemical interventions to mitigate risk associated with leafy greens. International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 31-August 3, 2011., Volume 1, P.1.

Advances in cold plasma technology - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A. 2011. Advances in cold plasma technology. International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting., Milwaukee, Wisconsin., July 31-August 3, 2011., Volume 1, P.1.

Influence of mycorrhizal fungi on survival of salmonella and E.coli O157:H7 in soil and translocation into allium porrum roots and stem - (Abstract Only)

Gurtler, J., Douds, D.D., Dirks, B.P., Quinlan, J.J., Niemira, B.A. 2011. Influence of mycorrhizal fungi on survival of salmonella and E.coli O157:H7 in soil and translocation into allium porrum roots and stem. International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 31 - August 3, 2011., Volume 1, P. 1.

Storage time influences salmonella sensitivity to irradiation and sodium hypochlorite on leafy greens - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A. 2011. Storage time influences salmonella sensitivity to irradiation and sodium hypochlorite on leafy greens [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, June 11-14, 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana. 1:1.

Application of polylactic acid coating with antimicrobials in reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella stanley on apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, Z.T., Niemira, B.A. 2011. Application of polylactic acid coating with antimicrobials in reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella stanley on apples. Journal of Food Science. 76(3):184-188.

Inactivation of avirulent Yersinia pestis in beef bologna by gamma irradiation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sommers, C.H., Niemira, B.A. 2011. Inactivation of avirulent Yersinia pestis in beef bologna by gamma irradiation. Journal of Food Protection. 74(4):627-630.

Cold Plasma Research and Development at the USDA Eastern Regional Research Center - (Trade Journal)

Niemira,B. 2010. Cold Plasma Research and Development at the USDA Eastern Regional Research Center. IFT Nonthermal Processing Division Newsletter

Irradiation as a non-thermal process for beverages, juices and fluid foods - (Book / Chapter) - (13-Jun-10)

Cold plasma - a non-thermal processing technology to inactivate human pathogens on foods - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A. 2010. Cold plasma - a non-thermal processing technology to inactivate human pathogens on foods [abstract]. International Citrus and Beverage Conference. p. 1.

Human pathogens in plant-based foods: risk and risk mitigation - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A. 2010. Human pathogens in plant-based foods: risk and risk mitigation [abstract]. North Central APS Meeting. p. 1.

Short pulse cold plasma treatment reduces Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 on almonds - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B. 2010. Short pulse cold plasma treatment reduces salmonella and E.coli O157:H7 on almonds [abstract].Institute of Food Technologies Annual Meeting.Chicago,IL.p.1.

Localization, growth, and inactivation of Salmonella Saintpaul on jalapeno peppers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liao, C., Cooke, P.H., Niemira, B.A. 2010. Localization, growth, and inactivation of Salmonella Saintpaul on jalapeno peppers. Journal of Food Science. 75(6):M377-M382.

Escherichia coli O157:H7 biofilm formation and internalization on lettuce and spinach leaf surfaces reduces efficacy of irradiation and sodium hypochlorite washes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A., Cooke, P.H. 2010. Escherichia coli O157:H7 biofilm formation and internalization on lettuce and spinach leaf surfaces reduces efficacy of irradiation and sodium hypochlorite washes. Journal of Food Science. 75(5):M270-M277.

Low Dose Irradiation of Fresh and Fresh-Cut Produce - (Book / Chapter) - (13-Jan-10)

Food Irradiation – Principles and Applications - (Book / Chapter) - (12-Jan-10)

Irradiation for enhanced microbial safety of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B. 2009.Irradiation for enhanced microbial safety of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables [abstract].Council on Ionizing Radiation Measurements and Standards Annual Meeting.Gaithersburg,MD.p.1.

Food irradiation: regulations and acceptance - (Abstract Only)

Niemira,B. 2009. Food irradiation regulations and acceptance [abstract].2009 Beijing International Conference on Non-Thermal Processing Technologies. Beijing,China. p.1.

Microbial safety of fresh produce - (Book / Chapter)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Doona, C.J., Feeherry, F.E., Gravani, R.B. 2009. Microbial safety of fresh produce. Ames, IA: Wiley-Blackwell. 446 p.

Novel technologies for decontamination of fresh and minimally processed fruits and vegetables - (Book / Chapter) - (18-Jun-09)

Cold Plasma: A Novel Intervention for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables - (Abstract Only)

Niemira,B. 2009. Cold Plasma: A Novel Intervention for Fresh Fruits and Produce [abstract].Philadlephia Conference of the Central Atlantic States Assn. of Food and Drug Officials (CASA). Bridgeton,NJ.p.1.

Current Interventions for Enhancing Produce Safety and Security - (Abstract Only)

Niemira,B.2009.Current Interventions for Enhancing Produce Safety and Security [abstract].Philadelphia Conference of the Central Atlantic States Assn. of Food and Drug Officials (CASA).Bridgeton,NJ.p.1.

Microbial safety and quality of Irradiated fresh produce - (Abstract Only)

Niemira,B.,Fan,X. 2009. Microbial safety and quality of irradiation fresh produce [abstract].Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. Anaheim,CA.p.1.

Efficacy of post-storage irradiation to reduce Salmonella on sliced tomatoes - (Abstract Only)

Niemira,B. 2010. Efficacy of post-storage irradiation to reduce slamonella on sliced tomatoes [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting.Chicago,IL. p.1.

Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce - Preface - (Book / Chapter)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Doona, C.J., Feeherry, F.E., Gravani, R.B. 2009. Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce - Preface. In: Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Doona, C.J., Feeherry, F.E., Gravani, R.B., editors. Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce. Ames, IA: Willey-Blackwell. p. XV-XVI.

Nonthermal food processing: technology summary and overview - (Abstract Only)

Niemira,B.2009. Nonthermal food processing:technology summary and overview[abstract].Drexel University Food Science Seminar Series. Philadelphia.PA.p.1.

Food irradiation and nonthermal food processing: an overview for food science professionals - (Abstract Only)

Niemira,B. 2009. Food Irradiation and nonthermal food processing: an overview for food science professionals [abstract].Dept. of Food Science and Management Seminar Series.Delaware Valley College.p.1.

The USDA Food Safety Intervention Technologies Research Unit: Overview and Introduction - (Trade Journal)

Niemira, B.A. 2009. The USDA Food Safety Intervention Technologies Research Unit: Overview and Introduction. IFT Food Engineering Division Newsletter. 4-5.

Advanced Technologies for Detection and Elimination of Pathogens - (Book / Chapter)

Niemira, B.A., Zhang, H.Q. 2009. Advanced Technologies for Detection and Elimination of Pathogens. In: Sapers, G., Solomon, E., Matthews, K., editors. The Produce Contamination Problem — Causes and Solutions. Elsevier. 425-443.

Research Update - Intervention Technologies for Enhancing the Safety and Security of Fresh and Minimally Processed Produce and Solid Plant-Derived Foods - (Abstract Only)

Niemira,B. 2009. Research Update-Intervention Technologies for enhancing the Safety and Security of Fresh and Minimally Processed produce and solid plant-derived foods [abstract].ARS-FSIS Research Coordination Meeting. Shepherdstown,WV.p.1.

Inactivation of Microbial Contaminants in Fresh Produce - (Book / Chapter)

Niemira, B.A., Annous, B.A., Fan, X., Liao, C., Sites, J.E. 2009. Inactivation of Microbial Contaminants in Fresh Produce. In Al-Taher, F., Jackson, L.,DeVries, J., editors. Intentional and Unintentional Food Contaminants. Washington, DC: ACS Press. 12:183-206.

Research Needs and Future Directions - (Book / Chapter)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Gravani, R., Doona, C., Feherry, F. 2009. Research Needs and Future Directions. In Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Doona, C.J., Feeherry, F., Gravani, R.B. editors. Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce. Ames, IA: Blackwell. 23:421-426.

Irradiation enhances quality and microbial safety of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables - (Book / Chapter)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X. 2009. Irradiation enhances quality and microbial safety of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. In Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Doona, C.J., Feeherry, F., Gravani, R.B. editors. Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce. Ames, IA: Blackwell. 10:191-204.

Cold plasma technologies for the inactivation of human pathogens on fresh and fresh-cut produce - (Abstract Only)

Niemira,B. 2008. Cold plasma technologies for the inactivation of human pathogens on fresh and fresh-cut produce [abstract].New Technology Symposium,GMA Fall Conference.Arlington,VA.p.1.

Cold Plasma Inactivates Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Fresh Produce - (Abstract Only)

Niemira,B.,Sites,J. 2008. Cold Plasma Inactivates Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 on Fresh Produce [abstract].Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting. New Orleans,LA.p.1.

Refrigerated storage of Escherichia coli O157:H7-inoculated Romaine lettuce and baby spinach reduces efficacy of irradiation and sodium hypochlorite washes - (Abstract Only)

Niemira,B. 2008. Refrigerated storage of Escherichia coli O157:H7-inoculated Romaine lettuce and baby spinach reduces efficacy of irradiation and sodium hypochlorite washes [abstract].Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting.New Orleans,LA. p.1.

Irradiation Sensitivity of Planktonic and Biofilm-Associated Listeria Monocytogenes and L. Innocua as Influenced by Temperature of Biofilm Formation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A. 2008. Irradiation Sensitivity of Planktonic and Biofilm-Associated Listeria Monocytogenes and L. Innocua as Influenced by Temperature of Biofilm Formation. Food and Bioprocess Technology. 79-85.

Irradiation Compared with Chlorination for Elimination of Escherichia Coli O157:H7 Internalized in Lettuce Leaves: Influence of Lettuce Variety - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A. 2008. Irradiation Compared with Chlorination for Elimination of Escherichia Coli O157:H7 Internalized in Lettuce Leaves: Influence of Lettuce Variety. Journal of Food Science. 73(5):M208-M213.

Cold Plasma Inactivates Salmonella Stanley and Escherichia coli O157:H7 Inoculated on Golden Delicious Apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A., Sites, J.E. 2008. Cold Plasma Inactivates Salmonella Stanley and Escherichia coli O157:H7 Inoculated on Golden Delicious Apples. Journal of Food Protection. 71(7):1357-1365.

Food Irradiation for Produce Safety - (Abstract Only)

Niemara,B.2008. Food Irradiation for Produce safety [abstract].IFT-NWFPA Nonthermal workshop. Portland,OR. p.1.

Irradiation of Fresh and Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables - (Trade Journal)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Prakash, A. 2008. Irradiation of Fresh and Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables. Food Technology. 3:36-43.

Inactivation of Microbial Contaminants in Fresh Produce - (Abstract Only)

Niemira,B. 2008. Inactivation of Microbial Contaminants in Fresh Produce [abstract].American Chemica Society International Meeting. New Orleans,LA.p.1.

Improving the microbiological safety and quality of fresh and fresh-cut produce in the U.S. - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A. 2007. Improving the microbiological safety and quality of fresh and fresh-cut produce in the U.S. [abstract]. Food Technology and Green Chemistry Meeting. p. 1.

Relative Efficacy of Sodium Hypochlorite Wash Versus Irradiation to Inactivate Escherichia coli O157:H7 Internalized in Leaves of Romaine Lettuce and Baby Spinach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A. 2007. Relative Efficacy of Sodium Hypochlorite Wash Versus Irradiation to Inactivate Escherichia coli O157:H7 Internalized in Leaves of Romaine Lettuce and Baby Spinach. Journal of Food Protection. 70(11):2526-2532.

Irradiation Sensitivity of Planktonic and Biofilm-Associated Escherichia coli O157:H7 Isolates is Influenced by Culture Conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A. 2007. Irradiation Sensitivity of Planktonic and Biofilm-Associated Escherichia coli O157:H7 Isolates is Influenced by Culture Conditions. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 73(10): 3239-3244.

Inactivation of Escherichia Coli O157:H7 Internalized in Romaine Lettuce and Baby Spinach Leaves:Sodium Hypochlorite Wash vs. Irradiation - (Abstract Only) - (23-Feb-07)

MODELING THE IRRADIATION-FOLLOWED-BY-HEAT INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA INOCULATED IN LIQUID WHOLE EGG - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2007. Modeling the irradiation-followed-by-heat inactivation of salmonella inoculated in liquid whole egg. Journal of Food Science. 72(5):M145-M152.

EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE ON THE RADIATION RESISTANCE OF YERSINIA PESTIS SUSPENDED IN RAW GROUND PORK - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sommers, C.H., Niemira, B.A. 2007. Effect of temperature on the radiation resistance of yersinia pestis suspended in raw ground pork. Journal of Food Safety. 27:317-325.

Inactivation of Salmonella Enteriditis and Salmonella Senftenberg in liquid whole egg using generally recognized as safe additives, ionizing radiation and heat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2007. Inactivation of Salmonella Enteriditis and Salmonella Senftenberg in liquid whole egg using generally recognized as safe additives, ionizing radiation and heat. Journal of Food Protection. 70(6):1402-1409.

NONTHERMAL PLASMA (NTP) AS A NOVEL FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY - (Book / Chapter) - (29-Sep-06)

BIOFILMS ON FRESH PRODUCE AND DIFFICULTIES IN DECONTAMINATION - (Trade Journal)

Annous, B.A., Solomon, E.B., Niemira, B.A. 2006. Biofilms on fresh produce and difficulties in decontamination. Food Quality. 80-84

IONIZING RADIATION OF EGGS - (Book / Chapter) - (20-Mar-06)

RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF SALMONELLA ISOLATES RELATIVE TO RESISTANCE TO AMPICILLIN, CHLORAMPHENICOL OR GENTAMICIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A., Lonczynski, K., Sommers, C.H. 2006. Radiation sensitivity of salmonella isolates relative to resistance to ampicillin, chloramphenicol or gentamicin. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 75:1080-1086.

NALIDIXIC ACID RESISTANCE INFLUENCES SENSITIVITY TO IONIZING RADIATION AMONG SALMONELLA ISOLATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A., Lonczynski, K.A. 2006. Nalidixic acid resistance influences sensitivity to ionizing radiation among salmonella isolates. Journal of Food Protection. 69(7):1587-1593.

INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA SEROVARS IN LIQUID WHOLE EGG BY HEAT FOLLOWING IRRADIATION TREATMENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (11-Feb-06)

INACTIVATION OF SALMONELLA IN LIQUID WHOLE EGG BY IONIZING RADIATION AND HEAT - (Abstract Only)

Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2005. Inactivation of salmonella in liquid whole egg by ionizing radiation and heat. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo, July 16-20, 2005, New Orleans, LA. p. 108-4.

SCIENTISTS AND SALESMEN: THE NEW OWNERSHIP OF BIOTECH - (Proceedings) - (14-Oct-05)

ANTIMICROBIAL EFFICACY OF COLD ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE PLASMA APPLIED TO INOCULATED FOOD SURFACES - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A., Alvarez, I., Annous, B.A., Gutsol, A., Fridman, A. 2005. Antimicrobial efficacy of cold atmospheric pressure plasma applied to inoculated food surfaces. IFT-NPD Meeting, September 15-16, 2005, Wyndmoor, PA.

INACTIVATION OF PATHOGENS IN COMPLEX READY-TO-EAT FOODS USING GAMMA IRRADIATION - (Abstract Only)

Alvarez, I., Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2005. Inactivation of pathogens in complex ready-to-eat foods using gamma irradiation [abstract]. Institute of Food Technologists Nonthermal Processing Division Workshop. p.1.

LOW-DOSE IRRADIATION OF FRESH AND FRESH-CUT PRODUCE: SAFETY, SENSORY AND SHELF LIFE - (Book / Chapter)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X. 2006. LOW-DOSE IRRADIATION OF FRESH AND FRESH-CUT PRODUCE: SAFETY, SENSORY AND SHELF LIFE. IN: Sommers, C., Fan, X., editors. Food Irradiation Research and Technology. Blackwell Publishing. p. 169-184.

NEW APPLICATIONS IN FOOD IRRADIATION - (Book / Chapter)

Niemira, B.A., Sommers, C.H. 2006. New applications in food irradiation. Heldman, D.R., editor. Encyclopedia of Agricultural, Food, and Biological Engineering. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis Group. p.1-6.

STUDIES OF POST-IRRADIATION SURVIVAL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND L. INNOCUA ON ENDIVE, REGROWTH UNDER MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING AND PRODUCT SENSORY QUALITIES - (Proceedings)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Sommers, C.H., Rajkowski, K.T. 2006. STUDIES OF POST-IRRADIATION SURVIVAL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND L. INNOCUA ON ENDIVE, REGROWTH UNDER MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING AND PRODUCT SENSORY QUALITIES. Meeting Abstract. 301-316.

RADIATION SENSITIVITY AND QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT VEGETABLES EXPOSED TO GAMMA RADIATION - (Proceedings)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Rajkowski, K.T., Sokorai, K.J. 2006. Radiation sensitivity and quality of fresh-cut vegetables exposed to gamma radiation. IAEA, July 22-30, 2005, Islamabad, Pakistan. p. 286-293.

EFFECTS OF CALCIUM ASCORBATE AND IONIZING RADIATION ON THE SURVIVAL OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND PRODUCT QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT “GALA” APPLES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Sommers, C.H., Niemira, B.A., Mattheis, J.P. 2005. Effects of calcium ascorbate and ionizing radiation on the survival of listeria monocytogenes and product quality of fresh-cut “gala” apples. Journal of Food Science. M352-358.

TRENDS IN FOOD IRRADIATION - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H., Alvarez, I. 2005. Trends in food irradiation. University of Sao Paulo, June 15, 2005, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

IRRADIATION OF FRESH AND FRESH-CUT PRODUCE - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X. 2005. Irradiation of fresh and fresh-cut produce. Brazilian Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting, June 13-14 2005, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR FOOD SAFETY - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A. 2005. Alternative technologies for food safety. Brazilian Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting, June 13-14 2005, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

HANDLING, PREPARING AND SERVING IRRADIATED FOOD: A GUIDE FOR THE FOOD SERVICE - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A. 2005. Handling, preparing and serving irradiated food: a guide for the food service. National Restaurant Association Annual Meeting, May 22-24, 2005, Chicago, IL.

INACTIVATION OF PLANKTONIC AND BIOFILM-ASSOCIATED SALMONELLA BY IONIZING RADIATION - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A., Solomon, E.B. 2005. Inactivation of planktonic and biofilm-associated salmonella by ionizing radiation. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, July 17-20, 2005, New Orleans, LA. p. 108-5.

EFFECTS OF CALCIUM ASCORBATE, AN ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIBROWNING AGENT, ON RADIATION RESISTANCE OF L. MONOCYTOGENES AND QUALITY OF "GALA" APPLE SLICES - (Abstract Only)

Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Sommers, C.H., Niemira, B.A., Mattheis, J.P. 2005. Effects of calcium ascorbate, an antioxidant and antibrowning agent, on radiation resistance of l. monocytogenes and quality of "gala" apple slices. Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, July 16-20, 2004, New Orleans, LA. p. 36E-31.

NALIDIXIC ACID RESISTANCE INCREASES SENSITIVITY OF SALMONELLA TO IONIZING RADIATION IN SOLUTION AND IN ORANGE JUICE - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A. 2005. Nalidixic acid resistance increases sensitivity of salmonella to ionizing radiation in solution and in orange juice. Annual Meeting of International Association of Food Protection (IAFP), August 14-17, 2005, Baltimore, MD. p. 1-33.

COLD, ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE PLASMA REDUCES LISTERIA INNOCUA ON THE SURFACE OF APPLES - (Abstract Only)

Niemira, B.A., Gutsol, A., Fridman, A. 2005. Cold, atmospheric pressure plasma reduces listeria innocua on the surface of apples.Annual Meeting of International Association of Food Protection (IAFP), August 14-17, 2005, Baltimore, MD. p. 2-40.

COMPARISON OF BIOFILM FORMATION BY SALMONELLA SPP. ORIGINATING FROM PRODUCE, ANIMAL, AND CLINICAL SOURCES - (Abstract Only)

Solomon, E.B., Niemira, B.A., Sapers, G.M., Annous, B.A. 2005. Comparison of biofilm formation by salmonella spp. originating from produce, animal, and clinical sources (abstract). International Association for Food Protection. Pager No. P1-48.

IRRADIATION DESTRUCT VALUES OF SHIGELLA SONNIE, SALMONELLA OR ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 AND POST IRRADIATION SURVIVAL AND REGROWTH OF INDIGENOUS MICROFLORA ON VEGETABLE SPROUTS AND ON WARM/COLD WATER-WASHED CUT ICEBERG LETTUCE - (Proceedings)

Rajkowski, K.T., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H., Niemira, B.A. 2006. Irradiation destruct values of shigella sonnie, salmonella or escherichia coli o157:h7 and post irradiation survival and regrowth of indigenous microflora on vegetable sprouts and on warm/cold water-washed cut iceberg lettuce. IAEA, July 25-29, 2005, Vienna, Austria. p. 317-324.

BIOFILM FORMATION, CELLULOSE PRODUCTION, AND CURLI BIOSYNTHESIS BY SALMONELLA SPP. ORIGINATING FROM PRODUCE, ANIMAL, AND CLINICAL SOURCES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Solomon, E.B., Niemira, B.A., Sapers, G.M., Annous, B.A. 2005. Biofilm formation, cellulose production, and curli biosynthesis by salmonella spp. originating from produce, animal, and clinical sources. Journal of Food Protection. 68(5): 906-912.

SENSITIVITY OF PLANKTONIC AND BIOFILM-ASSOCIATED SALMONELLA TO IONIZING RADIATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A., Solomon, E.B. 2005. Sensitivity of planktonic and biofilm-associated salmonella to ionizing radiation. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 71(5): 2732:2736.

MECHANISMS OF MICROBIAL SPOILAGE OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - (Book / Chapter)

Niemira, B.A., Sommers, C.H., Ukuku, D.O. 2005. Mechanisms of microbial spoilage of fruits and vegetables. In: Lamikanra, O., Imam, S.H., Ukuku, D.O., editors. Produce Degradation: Reaction Pathways and their Prevention. New York, NY: Taylor and Francis Group. p. 463-482.

QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT APPLE SLICES AS AFFECTED BY IONIZING RADIATION AND CALCIUM ASCORBATE TREATMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Mattheis, J.P., Hong, Z., Olson, D.W. 2005. Quality of fresh-cut apple slices as affected by ionizing radiation and calcium ascorbate treatment. Journal of Food Science. 70(2) S143-148.

NALIDIXIC ACID RESISTANCE INCREASES SENSITIVITY OF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 TO IONIZING RADIATION IN SOLUTION AND ON GREEN LEAF LETTUCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A. 2005. Nalidixic acid resistance increases sensitivity of escherichia coli o157:h7 to ionizing radiation in solution and on green leaf lettuce. Journal of Food Science. 70(2): M121-M124.

SENSORY EVALUATION OF IRRADIATED GROUND BEEF PATTIES FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Rajkowski, K.T., Phillips, J.G., Sommers, C.H. 2004. Sensory evaluation of irradiated ground beef patties for the national school lunch program. Journal of Food Science. 69:S394-S387.

IRRADIATION AND MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING OF ENDIVE INFLUENCES SURVIVAL AND REGROWTH OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND PRODUCT SENSORY QUALITIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J. 2005. Irradiation and modified atmosphere packaging of endive influences survival and regrowth of listeria monocytogenes and product sensory qualities. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 72:41-48.

IRRADIATION OF READY-TO-EAT FOODS AT USDA'S EASTERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER - 2003 UPDATE - (Proceedings)

Sommers, C.H., Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Rajkowski, K.T. 2004. Irradiation of ready-to-eat foods at usda's eastern regional research center - 2003 update. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 71:511-514.

LOW DOSE IONIZING RADIATION OF FRUIT JUICE: BENEFITS AND CONCERNS - (Book / Chapter)

FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., THAYER, D.W. LOW DOSE IONIZING RADIATION OF FRUIT JUICE: BENEFITS AND CONCERNS. BOOK CHAPTER. 2004. CHAPTER 9. P. 138-150.

RADIATION SENSITIVITY AND RECOVERABILITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND SALMONELLA ON FOUR LETTUCE TYPES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

NIEMIRA, B.A. RADIATION SENSITIVITY AND RECOVERABILITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND SALMONELLA ON FOUR LETTUCE TYPES. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE. 2003. V. 68 (9). P. 2784-2787.

IRRADIATION OF READY-TO-EAT MEATS: ELIMINATING LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES WHILE MAINTAINING PRODUCT QUALITY. - (Book / Chapter)

Sommers, C.H., Keser, N., Fan, X., Wallace, F.M., Novak, J.S., Handel, A.P., Niemira, B.A. 2004. Irradiation of ready-to-eat meats: eliminating listeria monocytogenes while maintaining product quality. Komolprasert V. and Morehouse, K. Washington, D.C. American Chemical Society. p. 77-89.

IONIZING RADIATION PROCESSING OF FRUITS AND FRUIT PRODUCTS - (Book / Chapter)

Niemira, B.A., Willemot, C., Marcotte, M., Deschenes, L. 2004. Ionizing radiation processing of fruits and fruit products. Processing Fruits: Science and Technology, Volume 1. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 223-261.

RADIATION (GAMMA) RESISTANCE AND POST-IRRADIATION GROWTH OF LISTERIA MONOCTYTOGENES SUSPENDED IN BEEF BOLOGNA THAT CONTAINED SODIUM DIACETATE AND POTASSIUM LACTATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SOMMERS, C.H., FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., SOKORAI, K.J. RADIATION (GAMMA) RESISTANCE AND POST-IRRADIATION GROWTH OF LISTERIA MONOCTYTOGENES SUSPENDED IN BEEF BOLOGNA THAT CONTAINED SODIUM DIACETATE AND POTASSIUM LACTATE. JOURNAL OF FOOD SAFETY. 2003. V. 66. P. 2051-2056.

EFFECT OF IRRADIATION AND FROZEN STORAGE ON INJURY AND SURVIVAL OF SALMONELLA ENTERITIDIS IN CONCENTRATED ORANGE JUICE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

NIEMIRA, B.A., SOMMERS, C.H., BOYD, G. EFFECT OF IRRADIATION AND FROZEN STORAGE ON INJURY AND SURVIVAL OF SALMONELLA ENTERITIDIS IN CONCENTRATED ORANGE JUICE. JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2003. V. 66 (10). P. 1916-1919.

USE OF IONIZING RADIATION TO IMPROVE SENSORY AND MICROBIAL QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT GREEN ONION LEAVES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., SOKORAI, K.J. USE OF IONIZING RADIATION TO IMPROVE SENSORY AND MICROBIAL QUALITY OF FRESH-CUT GREEN ONION LEAVES. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE. 2003. V. 68. P. 1478-1483.

SENSORIAL NUTRITIONAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF FRESH CILANTRO LEAVES AS INFLUENCED BY IONIZING IRRADIATION AND STORAGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAN, X., NIEMIRA, B.A., BAXENDALE, K.J. SENSORIAL NUTRITIONAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY OF FRESH CILANTRO LEAVES AS INFLUENCED BY IONIZING IRRADIATION AND STORAGE. FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL. 2003. V. 36. P. 713-719.

IONIZING RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND L. INNOCUA INOCULATED ON ENDIVE (CICHORIUM ENDIVA) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

NIEMIRA, B.A., FAN, X., SOKORAI, K.J., SOMMERS, C.H. IONIZING RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND L. INNOCUA INOCULATED ON ENDIVE (CICHORIUM ENDIVA). JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION. 2003. V. 66 (6). P. 993-998.

FORMULATION OF SOY- AND BEEF-BASED READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS INFLUENCES RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF SURFACE-INOCULATED LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND POST-IRRADIATION PRODUCT SENSORY PROPERTIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

NIEMIRA, B.A., SOMMERS, C.H., FAN, X., SOKORAI, K.J. FORMULATION OF SOY- AND BEEF-BASED READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS INFLUENCES RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF SURFACE-INOCULATED LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES AND POST-IRRADIATION PRODUCT SENSORY PROPERTIES. JOURNAL OF FOOD SAFETY. 2003. V. 23. P. 35-46.

RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF A PATHOGEN (LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES) AND A SURROGATE (L. INNOCUA) ON INOCULATED ENDIVE (CICHORIUM ENDIVA) - (Other)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Sommers, C.H. 2003. Radiation sensitivity of a pathogen (listeria monocytogenes) and a surrogate (l. innocua) on inoculated endive (cichorium endiva). Report of 2nd FAO/IAE Research Co-ordination Meeting (RCM), April 14-18, 2003, Belfast, Ireland. p. 94-96.

IRRADIATION OF FRESH AND MINIMALLY PROCESSED FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND JUICES - (Book / Chapter) - (23-Aug-02)

IRRADIATION TEMPERATURE INFLUENCES PRODUCT QUALITY FACTORS OF FROZEN VEGETABLES AND RADIATION SENSITIVITY OF INOCULATED LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-Apr-02)

SUSPENDING LETTUCE TYPE INFLUENCES RECOVERABILITY AND RADIATION SENSITIVITYOF ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-Apr-02)

CYCLOSPORA CAYETANENSIS: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND CONTROL BY IRRADIATION - (Proceedings)

Niemira, B.A., Thayer, D.W. 2001. Cyclospora cayetanensis: research methodology and control by irradiation. Report of First FAO/IAEA Research CO-Ordination Meeting, November 5-9, 2001, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. p. 1-7.

RESEARCH PLANS: MICROBIOLOGICAL AND SENSORIAL RESPONSE OF LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES INOCULATED LEAFY SALAD VEGETABLES FOLLOWING IRRADIATION AND REFRIGERATED STORAGE UNDER MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE - (Proceedings)

Niemira, B.A., Fan, X., Rajkowski, K.T., Thayer, D.W. 2001. Research plans: microbiological and sensorial response of listeria monocytogenes inoculated leafy salad vegetables following irradiation and refrigerated storage under modified atmosphere. Report of First FAO/IAEA Research Co-Ordination Meeting, November 5-9, 2001, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. p. 19.

EFFECT OF IONIZING RADIATION ON BEEF BOLOGNA CONTAINING SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (31-Aug-01)

QUALITY OF FRUIT AND FRUIT JUICE IRRADIATED FOR THE CONTROL OF FOODBORNE PATHOGENS - (Proceedings)

Fan, X., Niemira, B.A., Thayer, D.W., Mattheis, J.P. 2001. Quality of fruit and fruit juice irradiated for the control of foodborne pathogens. Proceedings of the United States - Japan. p. J1-J11.